Ohio State faces Indiana in crucial Big Ten matchup on Saturday

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Ohio State faces Indiana in crucial Big Ten matchup on Saturday
Summary

Ohio State and Indiana are set to meet in Bloomington on Saturday as part of Big Ten Week 7 action. Both teams are ranked in the top five, with Ohio State looking for a significant road win after already suffering one loss this season. Indiana, the defending national champion, aims to assert their strength by leveraging their top-ranked defensive front against a struggling Ohio State offensive line. Key players include Indiana's Josh Hoover and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. The outcome could have implications for playoff positioning.

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  • •Ohio State has allowed 11 sacks this season, ranking 14th in the Big Ten.
  • •Indiana leads the Big Ten with 20 sacks going into the matchup.
  • •Ohio State's starting lineman Austin Siereveld is ruled out for Saturday's game.
  • •Indications suggest both teams are preparing intense strategies for the matchup.
  • •ESPN's College GameDay will be covering the event.
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  • 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting Big Ten football scores in Week 7: Indiana looks to fend off Ohio State
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The Big Ten will hold a blockbuster event on Saturday, with several other must-watch games.

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